I am licensed in Florida with 35 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Professional experience
35 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with grief and loss Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intellectual disability, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Mary Ann Meli. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Meli is a kind and compassionate listener. She takes good notes and always does follow ups on our conversations. I enjoy working with her.
Written on Aug 12, 2026 after therapy with Mary Ann for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Great help.
Written on Aug 08, 2026 after therapy with Mary Ann for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, family conflicts, and grief
She’s awesome and super helpful. Hands down the best therapist I’ve worked with.
Written on Aug 06, 2026 after therapy with Mary Ann for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I'm not certain I can do much of nothing correctly without the help that Dr. Meli provides i have grown a lot since we first met and will continue as long as she can put up with me. Thank you Dr.meli
Written on Aug 04, 2026 after therapy with Mary Ann for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues
I am grateful for her flexibility, expertise and kindness.
Written on Jul 15, 2026 after therapy with Mary Ann for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Meli is a kind, caring, and knowledgeable therapist. She consistently checks in on me to ask about my wellbeing and concerns and gives thoughtful feedback.
Written on Jun 15, 2026 after therapy with Mary Ann for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Meli is knowledgeable and compassionate.
Written on May 24, 2026 after therapy with Mary Ann for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Meli has been very supportive and provides great advice.
Written on Apr 15, 2026 after therapy with Mary Ann for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Meli is incredible. She is caring, compassionate and a great listener. She makes me feel safe and comfortable to share. We work as a team on my mental health.
Written on Mar 31, 2026 after therapy with Mary Ann for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Meli is a gem, I truly enjoy having my sessions with her. She has given me valuable tools that I can take with me into each moment.
Written on Mar 10, 2026 after therapy with Mary Ann for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
Dr. Meli has shown me incredible patience and compassion while navigating an especially heavy time in my life. She has been a complete life saver for me and I am immensely grateful for her help.
Written on Jan 23, 2026 after therapy with Mary Ann for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Best therapist I ever had.
Written on Dec 23, 2025 after therapy with Mary Ann for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression
The best therapist I’ve ever had
Written on Oct 24, 2025 after therapy with Mary Ann for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very caring! And listens!
Written on Sep 23, 2025 after therapy with Mary Ann for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr Meli is very caring, open and easy to talk to
Written on Aug 17, 2025 after therapy with Mary Ann for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
She is honest a great listener and provides great homework to keep me on my toes.
Written on May 23, 2025 after therapy with Mary Ann for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, career difficulties, and coaching
Excellent listener. Definitely cares about your well being.
Written on Mar 31, 2025 after therapy with Mary Ann for 3 months on issues concerning depression
I’ve been seeing Dr. Meli for therapy for a few months, and I can’t recommend her enough. She is an incredible listener, making sure to truly understand my thoughts and feelings. She creates a safe and comfortable environment where I can open up without feeling judged. Dr. Meli’s insight and guidance have helped me tremendously in navigating challenges, and I always leave our sessions feeling heard and supported. She is not only professional but also compassionate and genuinely invested in my well-being. I have noticed significant improvement in my anxiety with our therapy sessions. I’m grateful for the progress I’ve made with her help and feel lucky to have her as my therapist.
Written on Mar 14, 2025 after therapy with Mary Ann for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Meli has quite literally changed my life. I know that sounds exaggerated, but she’s helped me work through so much, and I truly feel better on my day-to-day because of our therapy sessions. I am eternally grateful :)
Written on Feb 27, 2025 after therapy with Mary Ann for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
She is very responsive to my chat messages and concerns
Written on Jan 05, 2025 after therapy with Mary Ann for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Kind and helpful.
Written on Dec 22, 2024 after therapy with Mary Ann for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Meli is very attentive and I look forward to speaking with every week
Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Mary Ann for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
I’m so grateful for Dr.Meli and her expertise.
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Mary Ann for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Meli is caring and easy to talk to. She has a calming presence and provides a listening ear, followed by sound insight to help you respond to the challenges you are facing.
Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Mary Ann for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Meli is incredible, personable, and genuinely cares. She has helped me through so much in such a short time with me!
Written on Jun 07, 2024 after therapy with Mary Ann for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr Meli is amazing. She's so helpful and responds quickly . She really has helped me through some difficult times and reaches out to me . I would highly recommend Dr Meli
Written on May 15, 2024 after therapy with Mary Ann for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
I love Dr. Meli. She’s like a mother to me. She’s always available to listen and I really look forward to our talks. I highly recommend her. She makes me feel at ease
Written on Apr 09, 2024 after therapy with Mary Ann for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Best therapist and I couldn't be more thankful for her! Made such a difference in my life.
Written on Feb 22, 2024 after therapy with Mary Ann for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dr. Meli is very easy to talk to and offers so much support and help. I am grateful for her.
Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Mary Ann for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Meli is excellent and has helped me tremendously. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 02, 2024 after therapy with Mary Ann for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Dr Meli is super caring and understands the dynamics between parents and children !
Written on Jan 02, 2024 after therapy with Mary Ann for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Dr. Meli is an amazing therapist. From day one with working with her I have felt comfortable and confident in her abilities to help me with my anxiety. She makes therapy sessions a safe environment, non judgmental and really listens to what I have to say and provides appropriate feedback. I can write her anytime with concerns and I feel like she is always there. I appreciate her recommendations, her professional knowledge and even her as a person. I am glad I have met her and am able to work with her.
Written on Nov 02, 2023 after therapy with Mary Ann for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Dr. Meli is dedicated to helping me raise up our of my misery. She knows how to do this by listening. She suggests ways to deal with my struggles. She meets all the expectations I could have and I am grateful.
Written on Oct 07, 2023 after therapy with Mary Ann for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders
Excellent all around
Written on Sep 27, 2023 after therapy with Mary Ann for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coaching
She’s been great to work with- and it feels like she’s really working WITH me. I’m heard, and she offers perspectives I wouldn’t have otherwise. She’s practical & approachable, funny & draws on a variety of sources to brainstorm solutions.
Written on Aug 30, 2023 after therapy with Mary Ann for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
Dr Meli has been extremely helpful. She quickly provided me with tips and tools that reduced my anxiety. I look forward to therapy and find out sessions very helpful.
Written on Aug 29, 2023 after therapy with Mary Ann for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
She's a good listener and very helpful
Written on Aug 29, 2023 after therapy with Mary Ann for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Dr. Meli is a seasoned professional who pulls from a breadth of knowledge and life experiences to place things in proper perspective for me.
Written on Aug 08, 2023 after therapy with Mary Ann for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Meli takes all the time needed to listen and help me with my concerns and issues. She is very pleasant and always makes me feel at ease during our sessions. Dr. Meli provides a lot of guidance, tips and techniques to help me with my issues.
Written on Jul 06, 2023 after therapy with Mary Ann for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Dr. Meli is wonderful and supportive....she is helping me get back to myself.....
Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with Mary Ann for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
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